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HAMLINE 

UNIVERSITY 

Saint  Paul 


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The  Story  of  Ham! 

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In  1853  when  the  charter  of  Hamline  University  was  granted  by  the 
Territorial  Council  of  Minnesota,  there  was  no  university,  college  nor  semi¬ 
nary  in  the  territory  and  no  provision  whatever  for  higher  education. 
Bishop  Leonidas  Hamline  had  been  interested  in  the  project  and  had  made 
a  generous  endowment  for  the  new  school  which  was  incorporated  under 
the  name  of  the  Hamline  University  of  Minnesota. 

On  November  16, 1854,  under  the  inspired  leadership  of  Jabez  Brooks, 
Hamline  opened  for  academic  work  at  Red  Wing,  with  three  teachers  and 
thirty-three  preparatory  students.  In  1859  the  first  class  was  graduated. 
Two  years  elapsed  and  the  Civil  War  broke  out.  The  teachers  and  many 
of  the  students  enlisted,  and  in  the  financial  depression  which  followed  the 
war,  the  college  was  forced  to  close  its  doors  immediately  after  graduating 
its  tenth  class. 

Hamline  University  was  reopened  with  Dr.  D.  C.  John  as  president,  in 
1880,  at  its  present  location,  midway  between  the  Twin  Cities.  University  Hall 
was  built  at  a  cost  of  $50,000.00.  Having  burned  to  the  ground  in  1882, 
this  building  was  replaced  immediately  by  a  more  substantial  structure  on 


REV.  JABEZ  BROOKS,  D.D.  G.  H.  BRIDGMAN.  D.D..LL.D. 


DR.  D.  C.  JOHN 


the  same  foundations,  the  present  administration  building.  In  the  same 
year  Mrs.  Anna  H.  Goheen  contributed  a  large  sum  of  money  for  the  build¬ 
ing  of  a  womens’  dormitory,  which  has  since  been  named  Goheen  Hall,  in 
her  honor. 

In  June,  1883,  upon  the  resignation  of  Dr.  John  as  president,  the  Rev. 
George  H.  Bridgman  was  elected  to  fill  the  vacancy.  At  the  same  time 
Loren  H.  Batchelder  was  elected  Dean  and  Professor  of  Physical  Sciences. 
At  that  time  the  institution  consisted  of  a  College  of  Liberal  Arts  and  a 
College  Preparatory  Department,  which  has  since  been  discontinued. 

In  1887  Science  Hall  was  erected  to  afford  the  space  needed  for  the 
scientific  laboratories  and  for  class  rooms.  Departments  of  Biology,  Political 
Science,  Sociology,  Modern  Languages,  English  and  Philosophy  were  added 
from  time  to  time  by  the  determined  efforts  of  the  President  and  faculty. 
In  1906  Dr.  Bridgman  succeeded  in  interesting  Andrew  Carnegie  in  the 
progress  of  Hamline,  so  that  he  gave  the  trustees  the  sum  of  $30,000  to  be 
used  for  the  erection  of  a  library,  provided  that  an  equal  sum  could  be  raised 
for  an  endowment.  This  condition  having  been  met,  the  library  was  com¬ 
pleted  in  1907.  Two  years  later  the  funds  necessary  to  build  and  equip  a 
fine  gymnasium  were  raised,  and  its  completion  rounded  out  the  physical 
expansion  thus  far  of  Hamline  University. 

In  1912  Dr.  Bridgman  resigned  from  the  active  work  of  the  presidency 
after  twenty-nine  years  of  whole-hearted  service  and  remarkable  achiev- 
ment,  and  the  trustees  elected  the  Rev.  Samuel  F.  Kerfoot  of  the  class  of 
1889  as  his  successor.  The  three  years  of  his  incumbency  have  been 
marked  by  many  physical  improvements  and  by  a  growing  student  body 
active  in  many  lines. 

The  growth  in  numbers  is  attended  by  a  healthy  striving  after  excel¬ 
lence.  With  its  enthusiastic  alumni,  faculty  and  student  body,  its  splen¬ 
did  location  and  equipment,  and  its  high  educational  standards  and  ideals, 
Hamline  University  has  become  one  of  the  important  sources  of  intellectual 
leadership  in  the  Northwest. 


GEO.  H.  BRIDGMAN,  D.  D.,  LL.  D. 

is  the  founder  of  Modern  Hamline.  During  twenty-nine  years,  1883-1912,  his 
constant  constructive  genius  laid  foundations  in  a  financial 
morass  and  built  up  the  walls  of  the  present 
Hamline  University.  He 
“Bridged  years  of  bleak  despair 

To  fulfillment  all  may  share” 

and  as  President-Emeritus  is  fortunately  still  near  his  life  monument. 


University  Hall,  the  main  building,  is  a  tawny  brick  structure  opening 
on  both  the  front  and  center  campuses.  The  University  parlors  and  the 
offices  of  the  President  and  Registrar  are  on  the  first  floor.  The  Chapel, 
the  Y.  W.  C.  A.  rest  rooms,  the  Oracle  office  and  several  lecture  rooms  are 
on  the  second  floor.  The  ten  Literary  Societies,  the  Y.  M.  C.  A.,  and  vari¬ 
ous  student  organizations  hold  their  weekly  meetings  on  the  lower  floor. 

From  the  spire,  hoary  with  the  history  of  class  scrimmages  of  thirty 
years,  now  stretches  across  to  the  spire  of  Goheen  Hall  the  filaments  of  a 
wireless  station,  operated  by  student  amateurs. 


Science  Hall,  built  in  1887  and  remodeled  in  1908,  a  substantial  red 
brick  structure,  contains  laboratories  for  Chemistry,  Physics,  Biology,  and 
Psychology,  and  many  well-lighted  commodious  recitation  rooms.  In  the 
basement  is  the  heart  of  the  arterial  heating  system,  and  on  the  third  floor 
the  curious  student  or  visitor  will  find  a  valuable  museum  of  natural  history. 


£>iug  uje  JJeitm ! 

Sjerc  at|all  lie  a  mausoleum 

J^oe  tlie  lining  lieali. 

g’tjrine  foe  t^uae  mljaae  &ags  are  spell, 

®ut  by  l)ce&s  liotte  attb  liue  moths  aaili, 

Achieueh  immortal  tljougljt — 

Anil  ao  line  on. 


The  College  Library,  a  Carnegie  gift,  is  a  tan  brick  building  of  archi¬ 
tectural  beauty  and  dignity.  The  reading  room  is  large,  well  lighted  and 
fitted  with  heavy  oak  tables  and  comfortable  chairs.  The  mural  decora¬ 
tions,  pictures  and  plaster  reliefs,  are  memorials  made  by  various  gradu¬ 
ating  classes. 

At  present  there  are  between  fifteen  and  sixteen  thousand  volumes 
and  over  sixty  current  periodicals  and  pamphlets  on  the  subscription  list. 
The  collections  in  Physics,  Romance  Languages,  Political  Science,  English 
and  Public  Speaking  have  been  especially  enlarged  during  the  past  year. 
The  books  are  all  indexed  by  a  serviceable  card  system.  A  trained  librarian 
and  her  two  assistants  are  always  ready  to  aid  and  advise  all  students. 


Dedicatory  ijyttut 


Young  men  and  maidens  gather  here 
To  nerve  their  souls  tor  life; 

They  first  must  make  their  weapons  keen 
Who  conquer  in  the  strife. 

A  tutor  this  to  man's  whole  self 
His  random  powers  and  rife; 

They  first  must  temper  mind  and  arm 
Who  conquer  in  the  strife. 


Here  stands  a  modern  temple  then 
Shall  foster  full-grown  life; 

The  heart  and  hand  must  link’ed  be 
To  conquer  in  the  strife. 

God’s  work  demands  an  athlete’s  poise 
Not  cymbals,  drum  and  fife; 

They  first  must  sinew  up  the  soul 
Who  conquer  in  the  strife. 


The  Gymnasium  is  a  large  new  building  of  brown  pressed  brick, 
facing  Alumni  Way  and  Norton  Field  as  well  as  the  center  campus.  A  fully 
equipped  drill  room,  a  hand-ball  court,  a  running  track,  the  physical  direc¬ 
tor’s  office,  the  locker  room  and  showers  for  women,  and  the  kitchen,  are 
on  the  main  floor.  The  lockers  and  showers  for  the  men  and  a  cinder  path 
are  located  in  the  basement. 


The  men’s  club  room,  which  has  been  fitted  up  by  the  Alumni,  is  on 
the  second  floor.  A  piano,  a  Victrola,  and  a  large  glass  trophy  case  are  the 
significant  features  of  this  room,  which  is  always  in  use  for  study  purposes 
or  as  a  reception  and  banquet  hall. 

The  building  is  well  suited  for  its  purpose,— the  physical  development 
of  men  and  women. 


The  Women’s  Dormitory  has  comfortable  accommodations  for  about 
eighty  girls. 

The  reception  parlors,  music  rooms,  and  the  apartment  of  the  Dean 
of  Women  are  on  the  first  floor.  The  dining  hall  is  a  light,  beautifully 
decorated  room  which  opens  into  a  cozily  furnished  rest  room  where  the 
girls  assemble  after  dinner  to  enjoy  a  daily  “get-to-gether”. 

The  sleeping  rooms  are  light,  cheerful  and  modern  in  every  respect. 
Fire  escapes  are  convenient  to  each  floor. 

A  house  committee,  representatives  of  the  house  residents,  has  charge 
of  all  affairs  connected  with  hall  life.  Everything  possible  is  provided  for 
the  health  and  comfort  of  the  young  women. 


MEN’S  CLUB  ROOM— GYMNASIUM 


Student  Activities 

Many  are  the  forms  of  activity  carried  on  by  the  students  of  Hamline. 
They  are  so  varied  in  nature  that  the  appeal  comes  to  every  kind  and  con¬ 
dition  of  man.  Today  the  college  trains  not  merely  men  of  letters,  but  men 
of  affairs,  and  in  order  to  develop  a  practical,  efficient  person,  other  paths 
besides  the  main  thorofare  of  class  work  are  of  recognized  value.  From 
the  track  team  to  the  oratorical,  from  the  gridiron  to  the  glee  club,  all 
avenues  are  open  where  a  man  or  woman  may  find  a  place  and  give  full 
vent  and  outlet  to  the  powers  that  are  or  are  to  be.  Brawn  certainly  is  not 
to  be  magnified  at  the  expense  of  brain,  but  when  healthy  recreation  helps 
to  build  up  the  brain,  the  gymnasium  and  athletic  field  become  important 
factors. 

The  athletic  director  here  seems  to  be  equally  skilled  in  producing  a 
champion  quint  on  the  basket  ball  floor — as  he  has  done  for  several  succes- 


sive  years,  and  in  turning  out  a  first  rank  track  squad  through  which  honors 
have  been  won  in  the  East,  as  well  as  in  the  Tri-State  League.  Foot  ball  and 
basket  ball,  the  two  American  games,  come  in  for  a  full  share  of  attention. 
All  men  who  have  succeeded  in  winning  a  college  letter  “H”  are  eligible  to 
membership  in  the  “H”  Club,  an  organization  in  which  athletic  zeal  is  at 
high-water  mark. 

Girls’  basket  ball  teams  have  proved  an  interesting  feature  and  have 
shown  what  all  round  training  can  do  for  women.  Tennis  courts  on  the 
campus  but  recently  finished  offer  a  tempting  haven  to  the  early  riser  or 
to  the  one  who  has  a  vacant  period.  Hand  ball,  too,  is  not  beneath  the 
dignity  of  the  teacher  of  Greek  or  Mathematics. 

When  we  turn  to  the  realm  of  the  spirit,  surely  no  less  important 
than  that  of  the  physical,  we  find  strong  cohorts  among  both  men  and 
women  in  the  Christian  Associations.  Leaders  for  the  weekly  meetings  of 
recognized  standing  are  secured,  mission  and  Bible  study  are  carried  on, 
employment  is  found  for  the  multitude  of  students  seeking  work,  social 
life  is  promoted;  in  short,  the  spirit  pervading  is  healthy,  helpful  and  perma- 


nent.  A  club  room  with 
massive  mission  furniture, 
reading  and  music  facili¬ 
ties,  in  which  also  are  kept 
the  trophies  and  banners 
won  in  sports,  is  in  the 
gymnasium  under  man¬ 
agement  of  the  Y.  M.  C.  A. 
boys. 


Closely  related  to  this  is  the  Homiletic  Club,  a  group  of  earnest  young 
fellows  with  red  blood  who  are  seriously  considering  the  ministry  as  their 
ultimate  purpose  in  life.  The  Socialist  Club,  too,  under  the  direction  of  two 

or  three  faculty  members, 
gives  in  a  sane  and  com¬ 
mon  sense  way  large  views 
of  present  day  problems 
and  practical  means  in 
bettering  conditions  under 
which  all  of  us  are  bound 
together. 

For  men,  there  are  three 
fraternities,  each  of  which 
occupies  a  house  and  in- 

Quality  Street,  where  dwell  the  Bisnop,  the  Prex  and  the  Trusty  Trustee. 

vites  members  to  join. 

Then  we  have  two  honorary  organizations  for  those  of  high  scholarship,  the 
name  of  the  men’s 
being  Taalam  and 
of  the  women’s  Sig¬ 
ma  T  h‘e  t  a.  Two 
prizes  are  offered 
each  year  in  addi¬ 
tion  for  the  man  and 
woman  who  prove 
most  efficient  in 
scholar  ship  and 
general  service. 


RUNNING  THE  COURSE  AND  FIGHTING  THE  FIGHT 


The  Glee  Clubs  of  Hamline  have  unquestionably  made  a  name  for 
themselves  and  their  unusual  success  is  due  in  no  small  measure  to  the 
untiring  efforts  and  skill  of  the  director.  The  many  engagements  filled 
have  met  with  unqualified  approval. 

The  Band  too  meets  a  well-defined  need,  and  drummer,  trumpeter,  fifer 
or  cornetist  may  skip  into  his  place  to  help  the  cheering  crowds  bring  vic¬ 
tory  on  the  field  or  lead  the  martial  parade  on  Commencement  Day. 

Literary  Societies  have  at  Hamline  a  large  place.  At  the  weekly 
meetings  one  has  opportunity  to  show  his  skill  in  forensics,  dramatic  art, 
debate,  parliamentary  drill,  music,  readings  and  in  a  variety  of  ways. 
The  five  men’s  literary  societies  have  each  a  sister-society  among  the 


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STILL  LIFE  AT  HAMLINE,  BUT  STILL,— LIFE 


women,  and  at  their 
joint  meetings,  good 
programs  are  ren¬ 
dered  which  add  to 
the  pleasure  and 
sociability  of  campus 
life. 

Oratory  is  here  a 
live  issue.  Not  only 
do  the  men  debate 
against  other  col¬ 
leges,  but  oratorical 
contests  are  held, one 
for  seniors  only,  in 
competition  with 
other  colleges,  and 
one  for  the  student 
body  whose  repre¬ 
sentative  is  pitted  against  four  other  schools.  The  women  too  have  annually 
an  oratorical  contest  whose  prize  is  tuition.  A  debate  seminar  class  is  es¬ 
pecially  designed  for  those  who  show  ability  along  this  line. 


BASKETBALL  TEAM  1914-15.  State  Champions  Four  Successive  Years. 


RELAY 
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Winners  at 
the  Drake 
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Carnival  and 
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University  of 
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In  publications,  Hamline  stands  well  to  the  fore.  For  breezy,  up-to-date 
live  college  news,  it  would  be  difficult  to  find  a  better  weekly  than  “The 
Oracle,”  and  the  students  read  the  happenings  of  the  life  of  this  little  world 
with  as  keen  interest  as  their  older  brothers  turn  to  the  pages  of  the  larger 
“LIFE”.  For  literary  ability  of  a  different  nature;  prose  sketches,  poetry, 
story,  biography  and  the  like,  is  offered  the  “Maga,”  a  monthly  magazine. 

The  “Liner”  is  our  annual,  a  volume  filled  with  pictures, “grinds,”  col¬ 
lege  traditions,  history  and  similar  matter,  in  which  all,  high  and  low  alike, 
-—meet  on  a  common  level, — not  too  common;  and  this  book  affords  val¬ 
uable  training  for  the  business  manager,  the  editors  and  the  compilers. 

Altogether  the  activities  at  Hamline  are  ACTIVE,  whether  we  con¬ 
sider  the  Red  Top  Club  whose  motto  is  “Blaze  Away,”  the  Prohibition 
Club,  or  the  Student  Volunteers  whose  members  are  pledged  to  lives  of 
service. 


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“THE  LAUGHING  WATER” 

Hiawatha  and  Minnehaha,  disguised  as  sea-lions,  still  play  here  together, 

forever  young. 


VERNAL  IMPULSES  FROM  HAMLINE’S  ENVIRONMENT 


PRESIDENT  SAMUEL  F.  KERFOOT,  D.  D. 

Who  for  three  years  has  been  untiringly  on  the  job,  maintaining  the  tradi 
tions  of  Hamline,  enlarging  her  boundaries,  and  rendering 
attractive  to  an  increased  body  of  students 
her  rewards. 


Hooking  Jfonuatrk— A  Jltre-oino 

The  President  of  Hamline  University  faces  the  future 
with  confidence.  He  sees  not  far  distant  three  new  build¬ 
ings  which  will  satisfy  the  demands  felt  more  strongly 
every  year  as  classes  increase,  and  interests  enlarge. 
He  is  planning  not  for  the  present,  but  for  the  future 
and  future  needs. 

Yet  these  are  not  air  castles.  The  future  may  be  really 
existent.  It  is  steadily  becoming;  and  often  at  the 
moment  we  speak,  it  is. 


uh?ia  number  of  tlje  bulletin  baa  been  mainly  prepareb  by 
a  committer,  Miaa  Slragbon  anb  Mr.  Slairb  of  tljc  faculty. 
Miaaca  Margie  2Gee  anb  f;3tber  $etcrreina,T5;  Mceara.^anl 
ICcrfoot,  Aruib  ^ribaon/lb,  anb  Miaa  t&utb  Han  GJamp  anb 
Mr.  Mortb  S>temart,T8. 

Ufhc  l^bitor  beairea  to  thank  them  heartily. 


Volume  V 


BULLETIN  OF  HAMLINE  UNIVERSITY 

Entered  as  second-class  matter ,  January  n,  1911 ,  at  the  Post  Office  at  St.  Paul ,  Minn, 
under  the  Act  of  Congress  of  July  16,  1864. 


Number  3 


Hamline  University  4  St.  Paul  Public  Library  8  Walker  Art  Gallery 

St.  Paul  Union  Depot  5  Library,  State  University  9  Minneapolis  Public  Library 

Minnesota  State  Capitol  6  Milwaukee  Station  10  Minneapolis  Auditorium 

St.  Paul  Municipal  Auditorium  7  Great  Northern  Station  11  Art  Museum 


Mi  Y-  i 


